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  1. Happy "Welcome Back To Athens Alkibiades (But, Seriously, Someone Keep an Eye on This Guy) Day" to all who celebrate #GreekHistory #GreekReligion

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  2. The Plynteria is a fascinating festival and ritual, somewhat poorly attested even though it must have been quite a production. The name "Plynteria" means "Washing" and this was when the statue of Athena in the Parthenon was taken down to the sea to be cleansed

    #GreekReligion #GreekHistory

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  3. Happy new year! On the Athenian calendar it's Posideiṓn now, and Posideiṓn is Rural Dionysia time. This lesser known dramatic festival was an important part of Athenian life -- in this deepest part of winter Athenians engaged is an orgy of community theater 🧵

    #GreekReligion #GreekHistory #GreekTheater #Epigraphy

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